51 23 Hood/Bonnet Locks
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HOOD/BONNET LOCKS - TIGHTENING TORQUES
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Retaining hook to engine hood/bonnet (replace microencapsulated screws) | E46 / E52 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E83 / E85 / E86 | 10 Nm | ||
| E38 / E39 | 12 Nm | |||
| E36 | Hexagon screw | 10 Nm | ||
| Torx bolt | 12 Nm | |||
| 2AZ Lock to body (replace microencapsulated screws) | E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E52 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E83 | 10 Nm | ||
| E65 / E66 / E85 / E86 | 8 Nm | |||
| 3AZ Lock to engine hood/bonnet (replace microencapsulated screws) | E36 / E46 / E52 | 10 Nm | ||
| E39 | 12 Nm |